Betesda Independent School
Alton, King Cetshwayo, KwaZulu-Natal
What kind of school is Betesda Independent School?
Betesda Independent School is an independent primary school in Alton, within the King Cetshwayo education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 58 enrolled learners and 5 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1. EMIS classifies the location as to be updated.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
Small school
This school has 58 enrolled learners.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Betesda Independent School?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools
(Independent Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)
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Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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What other schools are near Betesda Independent School?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 57% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (independent).
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Betesda Independent School.
Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 22% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.